There seems to be some confusion about prize giveaways at the convention. Hope this will help:

There are 3 main ways to win at the convention:

1) Prizes given away at each session. You will receive entry tickets for each session in your registration packet. These prizes are purchased with registration fees and are donated by individuals, clubs, vendors and sponsors.

2) Registration Upgrades: also known as: Optional Opportunity Upgrade drawings. You purchase entries online PRIOR to the August 10, 2015 deadline for 8 different categories of prizes. These are given away at the Saturday Super Session banquet, in addition to the regular session prizes.

3) Vendor raffles. Attendees purchase tickets directly from each Vendor in the Vendor Room for prizes the Vendor is offering and you would like to win. Each Vendor gives these prizes away at the Super Saturday Session banquet.

In prior years, attendees could bring their items for these drawings or purchase their entries at stations set up in the Vendor Room. This will NOT be available this year. All entries will be purchased prior to the start of the convention. This will allow for more accurate packaging and the convention hosts and volunteers more time to enjoy the convention activities.